[VABS] VABS 2017 Student Programming Schedule (Tentative)

[Robert Parsons]

Greetings VABS

 

I hope that you are doing well. I am beginning this thread to start
finalizing the student agenda for the 2017 NFB of Virginia State Convention.
Look at this schedule and make sure that you remember you're a member of
VABS and student programming is a priority. I have had students come to
convention in the past and see a girl or guy they like and run off to
attempt to make something happen. When that happens, sad things occur, like
Robert eating their pizza. Just saying. Anyway, look and let me know what
you think.

 

2017 NFBV State Convention Student Program

 

Friday, November 3, 2017

 

8pm-10pm: VABS Student Social and Membership Affair

 

Bring $5 to pay your yearly dues to the division. This is the time where you
all are officially considered members. Paying your dues gives you voting
privileges, assistance privileges, and the right to represent us on a local,
state, and national level. 

 

Welcome to the Division: Robert P.

Ice Breakers Session: Kinston W, Naim AEH, Andrea P, Michael M.

 

Saturday, November 4, 2017

 

12pm-1:30pm: VABS Student luncheon and Business Meeting

 

This is our annual business meeting, where we reflect and review all that
has been accomplished during the year and make plans on how we can improve
our efficiency and bank account in the future.

 

Welcome Address: Robert P, Kathryn W.

Treasurer's Report: Andrea P.

Discussion on Events/Fundraising: Naim AEH.

Plans: Membership as a Whole

Elections: Kathryn W., Robert P.

 

1:30pm-4:pm: Breakout Sessions

 

These 30-minute panel discussions are used as points of knowledge for many
questions that may be burning in your minds. Take the time to ask the
student speakers about their experience and what they suggest.

 

1:30pm-2pm: Netiquette and How to Effectively Communicate

Student Panel: Christopher Nusbaum, Robert Parsons

 

2:30pm-3pm: Social Pressures of High School and College

 

Student Panel: Naim Abu El-Hawa, Michael Munn, Kinston Walker

2:30pm-3pm: Training and Its Benefits

 

Student Panel: Michael Osment, Marc Canamaso, Chris Nusbaum

 

3pm-3:30pm: VABS and the Federation: The Effectiveness of the Network

 

Student panel: Kathryn Webster, Luke Schwinck, Andrea Perry

 

3:30pm-4pm: Legislative Advocacy and AIM High

 

Student Panel: Michael Osment, Robert Parsons, Naim Abu El-Hawa

 

Sunday, November 5, 2017

 

9am-11:30am: Self-Defense Youth Track Collaboration

 

Bring your game face, sweat pants, and Bruce Lee moves because VABS is
getting physical. This self-defense course will teach practical self-defense
so that in the event danger is at your doorstep you can act freely, move
swiftly, and be free of all bodily harm.

 

Please keep in mind, we will be having our fundraiser the whole time that we
are at convention. I will start a different thread about that in a day or
so. Also, please stay tuned for more updates. If there is anyone that would
want to speak as a panelist on one of these discussions, please let me know.
I am glad to let you take the bull by the horns and teach the group
something. 

 

Robert E. Parsons Jr.

President, Richmond Chapter

President, Virginia Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Randolph Macon College '18 

Phone: 804 801 7674

"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass